How to Jump Start Your Day
Mornings can be a tough start of your day. You don’t want to get up, and most of us certainly don’t want to go to work.
But morning awakenings are important. A good morning is a very important step to ensuring that you have a good day.
If you stumble out of bed, shower, get dressed, and rush out the door with a cup of coffee in your hand, you’re not setting the stage for a productive day.
An effective day starts with an effective morning. Don’t be rushed so you can be at your best.
Tips Get your day off to a good start:
Make a to-do list the night before
You can’t get your morning off to the best start if you don’t know what you have planned for the day. Do you need to wear a tie or skirt instead of your normal wardrobe choices? If you know what’s on the day’s agenda, you can get your mind in the right place. Know how you’re going to spend your day and you can be more productive
Drink a large glass of water
After a night of sleep, you’re dehydrated. So when you wake up, your body craves water. Drink a fresh glass of water first thing, before you put anything else into your stomach. Consider avoiding caffeine. It’s harder on your body in the morning.
If you’re too tired in the mornings, go to bed earlier.
Take a quick walk
Put on your running or walking shoes and head outdoors. The treadmill is another option. Feel free to run if the urge strikes you. A morning walk is a great way to wake up and clear your mind. You’ll feel great and get a jump start on your day.
Any form of exercise is acceptable, provided you feel better at the conclusion than you did at the beginning. Now isn’t the time to wear yourself out. You should feel invigorated at the end. Find the best form of exercise for you. Yoga, even a 5 minute meditation can refresh your body and mind.
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Eat a good breakfast
A good breakfast should make you feel good and provide the nutrition you require until lunchtime. You should already know which foods are healthy and which aren’t. Make wise choices and note how you feel during the morning.
Continue experimenting with different combinations of foods until you find what works best for you.
Recite positive affirmations
You can say affirmations while in the shower, exercising, or driving to work. Find a time that works for you and be consistent. Use affirmations that address the challenging areas of your life. The things we say to ourselves repeatedly become hard wired into our lives.
Get up a bit earlier than necessary
If you start your morning behind schedule, you’re not able to take control of your morning. It’s much more enjoyable to spend your morning without the pressure of being on time. Go to bed earlier and get the sleep you require.
Be prepared to deal with your most important task first
This should be easy, since you made a to-do list the night before, right? Knowing your most important task, you can be prepared to face it head-on. Our resources are at full capacity earlier in the day. We start to run out of gas by the afternoon. Put your energies where they can do the most good. Have a plan to jump start your day and get yourself productive.
Life can be hectic. You’re not helping the situation by stumbling out of bed at the last possible moment and eating donuts on the way to work.
Creating a good morning space for yourself increases the odds of having a good day.
Give yourself the time in the morning to gather your thoughts and prepare properly for the day ahead.
You’ll be surprised how much you can accomplish when you jump start your day in the right way.